Burner Issues

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beyoungsr

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Wiz,
I have a 110v Farleys steam/pw that I am converting over to a heater only. Cleaned pump,diesel tank, replaced fuel lines, filter, pump and the intrnal filter ect.
The Wayne burner runs great but I only get a 65 degree rise in temp. The nozzle is a 1.25 gph. I will be running a 4 gpm machine through it. Purchased a 2.5 gph nozzle for the burner.

Installed it but I get heavy smoking. Tried adjusting the air band also. Removed nozzle and put in original. The coil seems to have some soot build up on it. Not sure if the coil needs descaled or not.

Should I check the Suntec pump psi? The pump is rated to 3.0 gph. The GE blower is rated at 1/7 hp. I plan on checking the stack temp to see if I am wasting a lot of heat(in excess of 150 F). Plan on adjusting the air bands again depending on stack temp. results. Should I try a 2.0 gph nozzle?

Also would it do any good to pull the coil and take it to a radiator shop for cleaning? The thought was it could be cleaned inside and out in one shot!


Any input would be appreciated!

P.S. Hot water is the way to clean!
 
Measure the fan diameter you need a 6 inch fan for 4gpm and above. The fuel and air adjustments are listed in my article previously posted. Go through the steps discribed in Diesel burner Maint to solve other issues. Pull the Coil out and Wash it off inside and out with a pressure washer. If you need new insullation DO NOT USE FIBERGLASS! Use ceramic fiber like they use in a furnace.
 
BRYOUNGSR,

if your around the dallas /fw area. and need insulation try E.O.WOOD CO. 712 N. BEACH ST 817-834-8811 they have it .

Mel
 
Mel,
Thanks for the info. May have to use them depending on on the desooting operation. Have you ever done that procedure?
 
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